Update on Ukraine donations . . .

Since February, Red Tenor Saxophone has been opening most shows with “The Glory and Freedom of Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished”—and contributions received during the anthem have been pledged to relief efforts for the people of Ukraine.  Because of your generosity, Red Tenor Saxophone was glad to make donations to three worthy organizations in early July. We have received additional contributions since then, which are being donated to the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, N.J., which has connections in Ukraine where the donations can be put to effective use.  On July 17, Red Tenor Saxophone made a donation of $13.  We will have an update on forthcoming contributions.

Update on Independence Weekend Donations . . .

Thanks to the generosity of residents and visitors in Merchants Square during Independence Weekend, on July 8 Red Tenor Saxophone made a donation of $65.00 to Disabled American Veterans, 440 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185.

In fact, at the DAV thrift shop on Merrimac Trail in Williamsburg, they said that it was the largest cash donation that they had received—thank you for your support!

Not only do we encourage you to support Disabled American Veterans for the fine work that they have done for decades, you can find a lot of good stuff for great prices at their Thrift Stores—in addition to the shop on Merrimac Trail in Williamsburg, throughout the Hampton Roads region they have stores in Gloucester, Smithfield, Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake, and two in Virginia Beach.

Independence Day!

For the third year in a row, Red Tenor Saxophone had the privilege of performing for visitors and residents in Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square during Independence Weekend.  Support was very strong for our Disabled American Veterans fundraiser—we will have an update on the final tally soon.  Red Tenor Saxophone enjoyed meeting people from all across the U.S.A., and for their feedback and for sharing their stories.  The fireworks display was impressive, as always, and the support continued as viewers headed back home or to their lodging.  Here is a short video of “Yankee Doodle Boy” by the legendary George M. Cohan.  Red Tenor Saxophone will see you in July 2023....!

Independence Weekend 2022!

For the third year in a row, Red Tenor Saxophone is performing in Merchants Square at Colonial Williamsburg during Independence Weekend.  Crowds have been generous and supportive, and we appreciate the comments and have enjoyed meeting visitors from across the nation and around the world.

This year, Red Tenor Saxophone is donating 10% of Independence Weekend contributions to Disabled American Veterans, 440 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185.  Thank you for your generosity—we will report soon on the final tally.  Have a safe and meaningful holiday!

Also . . . fifty-one years ago today (July 3) is the untimely date when Jim Morrison met “The End”.  Red Tenor Saxophone will introduce “Light My Fire” to his repertoire in this evening’s performance.  It’s true, Jim did not write this song, but it is the song most widely associated with The Doors, and it is one of Jim’s best vocal performances, on record and in the numerous live recordings available for viewing and listening.

“The Lizard King” — a monitor at the Virginia Zoological Park in Norfolk . . .

Ukraine Donations - thank you for your generosity

Recently, Red Tenor Saxophone reported that since February, he has been opening each show with “Glory and Freedom for Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished”.  We kept a tally of contributions received during the anthem, so that we could donate the sum to one or more organizations that provide relief to those suffering in Ukraine.

Because of your generosity, Red Tenor Saxophone has made donations of $38.00 each to the following organizations:

Razom for Ukraine (which was recommended by the Ukrainian family from Pennsylvania whom we met in April)
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
International Medical Corps

Again, we thank you for your support, and hope that this will make at least some difference to those who need it at this time.